Serving 100 students in grades 9-12, Box Elder High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Box Elder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Box Elder High School's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Box Elder High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Box Elder High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#602 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
97%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)50-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Box Elder High School's ranking?
Box Elder High School is ranked #602 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Box Elder High School often compared to?
Box Elder High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Boy High School, Havre High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Box Elder High School?
The graduation rate of Box Elder High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Box Elder High School?
100 students attend Box Elder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Box Elder High School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Box Elder High School?
Box Elder High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Box Elder High School offer ?
Box Elder High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Box Elder High School part of?
Box Elder High School is part of Box Elder High School District.
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